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Science and technologyBoeing: eVtol Cav prototype aircraft tested
New platform for autonomous transport of the future -VIDEO
Boeing has completed recently its first test flight on its experimental prototype aircraft, that is Electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV), aircraft without pilot at remote... more
Science and technologyBell Helicopter shows concept of urban VTOL at CES
The manufacturer has long been working with Uber to develop a mobility system
On the occasion of the "CES 2018" technological innovation show that is taking place in Las Vegas, United States, in these days, Bell Helicopter presented its project of a cabin for an electric vertical... more
Science and technologyAeroflot chooses technology to track bags
Rome, Italy - SITA’s BagJourney will provide accurate real-time information on each and every bag
Aeroflot has become the first airline in Russia to provide real-time location information for all the baggage it handles, choosing SITA to deliver an end-to-end baggage tracking solution using its BagJourney... more
Science and technologyStar Alliance: important step in its digital strategy
Beijing, China - In partnership with Plug and Play to access latest innovations from Silicon Valley
Star Alliance has entered into a partnership with Plug and Play, the world start-up accelerator and innovation centre. This will allow the Alliance to identify relevant start-ups and accompany them throughout... more
Science and technologyAlitalia: on-line check-in more popular than check.in at airport desks
Rome, Italy - Record number of digital check-in (56%)
Alitalia’s passengers are increasingly using digital tools to travel. According to the latest data gathered by the company, on-line check-in (through the Alitalia App, the alitalia.com website and self-service c... more
Science and technologyChina Airlines takes delivery of A-350XWB plane powered with biofuel mix
Toulouse, France - Taiwanese carrier joins to the program for sustainable fuel of Airbus
China Airlines of Taiwan has become the second carrier to join a programme to use a blend of traditional and sustainable biofuels to power aircraft for delivery flights from Airbus. The plane involved... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. Partnership launches E-Fan X hybrid demonstrator
London, UK - Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens team up for electric future
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial... more
Science and technologyFirst electric aircraft ordered by Norway; delivery in 2018 and used for demonstration purposes
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Air Sports Federation and Avinor band together to buy it
Electric aircraft represent completely new opportunities for air travel and several international manufacturers are currently working hard on developing their offering in this field. The first commercial... more
Science and technologyNew technologies across competitiveness, sustainability among winning projects of "2017 Innovation Award"
Milan, Italy - Leonardo: an investment of 10,000 employees and €1.4 billion each year in research and development
With the goal of investing in youth and research, rewarding the ideas and creativity of scholars and Leonardo employees, and an opportunity to highlight the promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering... more
Science and technologyMathematics made simple: the partnership establishes interactive exposition
MIlan, Italy - Between the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan and Leonardo
If man did not know about math, he would not rise a single foot off the ground, Galileo Galilei said a few centuries ago. In the new interactive Mathematics Lab, developed by the National Museum of Science... more
Science and technologyThe Solar Impulse Foundation launches the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Bonn, Germany - And the countdown to select 1000 solutions that are profitable to protect the environment
Following the success of the first solar flight around the world, the Solar Impulse Foundation has officially launched the second phase of its action –the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions– during COP... more
Science and technologyAircraft. New frontiers in air transport: Uber announces partnership with NASA - VIDEO
Lisbon, Portugal - The company said that the air taxi system currently in development might perform the first filghts in 2020
At the "Web Summit" -a conference on new technologies that is taking place in Lisbon (Portugal)- Jeff Holden Chief Product Officer of the California based company Uber announced a partnership with NASA... more
Science and technologyDefense. ESSOR programme continues into the development of OC1
Rome, Italy - A further step forward in the collaboration among the European terrestrial forces
The joint-venture a4ESSOR (Alliance for ESSOR) has been awarded a contract by OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’ARmement) to start a new phase of the ESSOR (European Secure Sof... more
Science and technologyMIA launches Cargo Flight Tracker website
Miami, Usa - Digital platform with real-time flight information aims to decrease wait times, congestion
On November 2, during the "Air Cargo Americas & SeaCargo Americas 2017" conference and exhibition, event host Miami International Airport publicly unveiled its MIA Cargo Flight Tracker – the first web-based c... more
Science and technologyFraport speeds up repatriation of delayed bags at Frankfurt Airport with a tablet solution
Rome, Italy - Using the new mobile service, agents can trace and rebook bags faster and on the spot.
Airport operator Fraport has significantly speeded up the repatriation of delayed or mishandled bags to passengers at Frankfurt Airport, with the introduction of SITA’s WorldTracer Tablet. It provides a... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. IATA and ACI launch "NEXTT": towards the use of the emerging technologies
Barcelona, Spain - The initiative will investigate in three areas; a number of key airports are already actively involved in projects
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI) have launched the "New Experience in Travel and Technologies" ("NEXTT") initiative. In light... more
Science and technologyAircraft. IATA: passengers want technology to give them more control over their travel experience
Barcelona, Spain - The Association announced the results of its 2017 GPS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2017 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which revealed that passengers expect technology to give them more personal control over... more
Science and technologyNTU and Saab partnership to develop innovative high-end digital technology
Linkoping, Sweden - A MoU has been signed today
Defence and security company Saab and Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), one of the world’s research-intensive institutions, will set up a joint research centre as part of a collaboration t... more
Science and technologyJapanese project wins "Airbus Award for Diversity in Engineering"
Toulouse, France - Fifth edition of UNESCO-backed Award is announced at global engineering deans’ conference in Canada
Airbus, a worldwide industry in aeronautics, space and related services and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), the global organisation for engineering education, have announced the recipient... more
Science and technologyAirbus’ “BLADE” laminar flow wing demonstrator makes first flight
Toulouse, France - Aiming to bring a reduction of wing friction and lower CO2 emission
Airbus’ A-340 laminar-flow “BLADE” test demonstrator aircraft (A-340/300 MSN001) has made its successful maiden flight for the EU-sponsored "Clean Sky" “Blade” project. The airplane, dubbed “Flight Lab”, took... more
Science and technologyeasyJet and electric aircraft pioneer outline future of aviation
London, UK - The airline outlines strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations
easyJet outlined yesterday a strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations. A collaboration with the US company Wright Electric will support the goal for short haul flights... more
Science and technologyATR signs deal with Phitek to supply IFE streaming; available from June 2018
Toulouse, France - Standalone wireless system will allow operators to enhance passenger experience
On the occasion of the "APEX Expo 2017", ATR has signed a deal with aircraft cabin technology supplier Amphenol Phitek Ltd. which will provide operators with the option of a standalone wireless In-Flight... more
Science and technologyEmbraer announces new Ifec supplier for its E-Jets E2 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme
Embraer announces today that it has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new InFlight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, the second generation... more
Science and technologyGerman Federal Aviation Office certifies world’s first H-145 helicopter FFS
Donauwörth, Germany - An important feature of the new simulator is that it can accommodate developments that are still on the horizon
The H-145 simulator at the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Germany has been awarded level D status by the German Federal Aviation Office –the highest possible certification for a Full Flight Simulator (... more
Science and technologyFirst titanium 3D-printed part installed into serial production aircraft
Toulouse, France - Airbus to equip A-350XWB pylon with bracket
Airbus completed for the first time the installation of a titanium 3D-printed bracket on an in-series production A-350XWB airplane. The bracket, built using Additive-Layer Manufacturing (ALM) technologies... more
Science and technologyNew Airbus aerial technology impacts hurricane "Irma" recovery efforts
Atlanta, Usa - To help by providing insurance companies free initial access to its library of aerial base maps and data analytics of the affected region
As residents and insurers in the southeastern United States begin to consider recovery efforts following Hurricane "Irma", Airbus Aerial is prepared to help by providing insurance companies free initial... more
Science and technologyTrump chooses a representative who does not believe in climate changes as head of NASA
Washington, USA - The President of the United States desginated the Republican Bridenstine; the Senate shall confirm the decision
The Republican representative James "Jim" Bridenstine -42 years old- has been designated by the President of the United States Donald Trump as new future chief of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration),... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and climate: the rise of temperatures will have consequences on aviation
Rome, Italy - According to a research the heat of the air will have a significant impact on takeoff of aircraft
A big number of airplanes -among ten and thirty percent- that every year now depart at the hottest times of the day, might be asked in the next decades to reduce their weight at takeoff. To explain it... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport: technology boosts passenger satisfaction at bag collection and borders
Rome, Italy - According to the SITA global survey
Passenger satisfaction is higher during the airline journey when self-service technologies are used, particularly at bag tag and collection, and passport checkpoints. This is according to the 2017 SITA... more
Science and technologyLeonardo DRS completes acquisition of Daylight Solutions
Arlington, Usa - To develop and supply of quantum cascade laser based products and technology
Leonardo announced today that its US subsidiary, Leonardo DRS, completed the acquisition of Daylight Solutions, Inc., a reference developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser based products and technology. The... more
Science and technologyCooperation reinforced for "Coflight", new generation Flight Data Processing System designed for the "SES"
Rome, Italy - Dsna, Enav, Leonardo and Thales; a six year contract
The French and Italian major Air Navigation Service providers respectively DSNA (Direction de Services de la Navigation Aérienne) and ENAV (Italian air navigation service provider), alongside industrial... more
Science and technologyAircraft. Airbus demonstrates regular customer delivery flights with sustainable jet fuel
Toulouse, France - 15 A-350XWB deliveries already dispatched to Cathay Pacific all with this configuration
Showing its strong commitment towards eco-efficiency, Airbus becomes one of the first aircraft manufacturers to offer its customers the option of delivering new jets using a blend of sustainable jet fuel.... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. SIA-CAAS: partner to operate first "Green package" flights in the world
Singapore, Singapore - Featuring the use of sustainable biofuels, optimised flight operations and SIA's latest-generation fuel-efficient A-350/900
Committed to the global effort to reduce international aviation emissions, Singapore Airlines (SIA), in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), has started operating a series... more
Science and technology"EBACE" (3): Airbus Corporate Jets announce Infinito cabin
Geneva, Switzerland - New concept for ACJ-319 airplane
Airbus Corporate Jets and the Italian hypercar Atelier Pagani Automobili are announcing a new cabin design for the ACJ-319neo, called Infinito, at the "EBACE" (European business aviation conference and... more
Science and technology“Private Stowage Compartment” design wins Airbus "Fly Your Ideas 2017" competition
Toulouse, France - Student finalists from around the world hone their ideas in industry's labs
Team DAELead from The University of Hong Kong, in Hong Kong has been selected by an expert team of judges as the winners of the Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2017 global student competition. Team DAELead beat... more
Science and technologyPerlan II glider airplane in the mountain waves of Spring in Sierra Nevada
Minden, USA - Key improvements to the experimental aircraft destined to touch the space without engine
Airbus Perlan Mission II, an initiative to fly a glider without an engine to the edge of space to collect ground-breaking insights on high-altitude flight, weather, and climate change, returned to flight... more
Science and technologyAirbus, GEDC and UNESCO: call for entries opens for the 2017 “Diversity Award”
Toulouse, France - It aims to shine a light on projects which have encouraged more young people to study in engineering
Airbus, a world aircraft manufacturer, and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), have launched the call for nominations for the 2017 edition of the “Airbus Diversity Award”. This award aims to... more
Science and technologyH-55 airplane, a Solar Impulse technological spin off
Nyon, Switzerland - Its electric demonstrator aircraft, aEro1, has successfully flown more than 50 hours with a battery endurance exceeding more than 1 hour
After building the 2 Solar Impulse electric airplanes and flying 5 days and 5 nights non-stop over the Pacific in Solar Impulse 2, the longest flight ever of a single pilot airplane, Solar Impulse’s C... more
Science and technologyAirbus names finalists for “Fly Your Ideas 2017” student competition
Toulouse, France - Five teams compete for the crown of most innovative and a €30,000 prize
Airbus has shortlisted the five finalist student teams competing in the fifth edition of the "Fly Your Ideas" challenge. The radical concepts selected cover a wide range of innovations going from an alternative... more
Science and technologyNice Airport with SITA technology to manage aircraft traffic more predictably
Rome, Italy - Airport Management solution allows for more accurate planning, reducing potential delays
Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport has taken another significant step towards streamlining aircraft movements across the airfield with the implementation of SITA’s Airport Management solution, providing a more pred... more
Science and technologyPlanes and new technologies. A "robot" for meals and drinks on board? - VIDEO
Rome, Italy - An electronic device for offering personalized services to passengers might replace the traditional trolley pushed by flight attendants
In a near future an automatic electronic trolley might appear on commercial planes instead of the traditional one that is pulled by flight attendants. The device which is now in a development stage might... more
Science and technologyBoeing invests in tech companies
Chicago, Usa - Boeing HorizonX will pursue venture capital investments, expansion into new business areas, disruptive market solutions
The Boeing Company announced investments in two early-stage technology companies through the ventures arm of a new Group called Boeing HorizonX, an innovation cell focused on accelerating potentially... more
Science and technologyEmirates introduces tablet loan service to US-bound customers - VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - In response to the US TSA and it is complimentary for First and Business Class passengers
Emirates has introduced another service to mitigate the inconvenience of the recent ban on electronic devices on board US-bound flights. Began yesterday, First and Business Class passengers are able to... more
Science and technologyHamburg Airport launches new IT system
Hamburg, Germany - Benefits for airport, airlines and passengers
Hamburg Airport has successfully launched a new, pioneering IT system. “HAM SuITe” (Solution Unified Airport Information Technology) now provides close interconnectivity between partners such including air... more
Science and technologyHybrid airplanes-helicopters. Airbus unveils Pop.Up system, "flying car" -VIDEO
Geneva, Switzerland - During the 87th Geneva International Motor Show, a world- premiered Pop.Up
During the 87th "Geneva International Motor Show", Italdesign and Airbus world- premiered Pop.Up, the first modular, fully electric, zero emission concept vehicle system designed to relieve traffic congestion... more
Science and technologyProjects: Pisa University, Parsifal and the PrandtlPlane, aircraft of the future
Pisa, Italy - Financed with EUR 3 million by EU, it has been awarded the first university grant from the BIHO competition
The University of Pisa announced it yesterday on its website. Parsifal, coordinated by the University of Pisa, is a research project which has received three million euros in funds from the European Union... more
Science and technologySelf-service ABCGates at Bologna Airport
Rome, Italy - Automated border solution helps reduce wait times for passengers at Italy’s fastest-growing airport
Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi Airport" is to speed up the immigration process for passengers from the European Union who hold a biometric passport with the introduction of new self-service immigration control... more
Science and technologySITA report outlines new technology to help airlines and airports predict future events
Rome, Italy - Estimated USD 25 billion cost of flight disruptions to the air transport industry
Airlines and airports are investing in technologies to help predict and prepare for future events. This is according to The future is predictable, a report published by air transport IT provider, SITA.... more
Science and technologyThe "Leonardo 2016 Innovation Awards": among the projects robots able to perform finishing in final production stage of helicopter rotors
Rome, Italy - Training internships and cash prizes for the winning university students
The "Leonardo 2016 Innovation Awards" have, once again been flooded with submissions, and remain one of the most awaited events for exploring the new frontiers of high technology. Almost 700 projects... more
Science and technologyAirbus shortlists 50 teams for fifth "Fly Your Ideas" global competition
Toulouse, France - 5,499 students registered in the fifth edition and from around the world
A record 5,499 students from around the world registered to participate in the fifth edition of Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas, the global student challenge organised in partnership with UNESCO. A group of 6... more